Also known as: Chara, Caras, Charakhanda
In Indian astronomy (Jyotisha), this term refers to the correction applied to the mean rising time of a zodiac sign to account for the observer's latitude. It is a fundamental concept in the 'Surya Siddhanta' for calculating local time and day length.
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